RFQ-ITS EINF72324 QualysGuard Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Renewal

The California State Controller's Office (SCO) is conducting a Request for Quote (RFQ-ITS EINF72324) to procure QualysGuard Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) for vulnerability and compliance management. The procurement seeks a comprehensive cybersecurity solution encompassing eleven specific software components, including Express Suite, Web Application Scanning, Malware Detection Service, Scanner Appliance, VMDR Bundle, Policy Compliance, Patch Management, Endpoint Detection Response, CyberSecurity Asset Management, and Security Assessment services. The contract term is three years, running from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2028, with potential for amendments and additional funding. Key procurement dates include written questions due by January 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM PT, and bid submissions due by January 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM PT, with an anticipated contract award date of January 29, 2025. The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest cost after applying any applicable preference requirements or incentives, with bids to be submitted electronically in PDF format to admcpu@sco.ca.gov.

The solicitation includes preference programs for Small Business (5%), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (up to 5%), and Target Area Contract Preference Act, with these preferences potentially combinable but not exceeding 15% of the bid amount or $100,000 per bid. Contractors must provide customer support during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time) and submit annual invoices on company letterhead with specific documentation requirements. The agreement includes a critical budget contingency clause, allowing termination if sufficient funds are not appropriated in the Budget Act. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple software components with varying unit quantities (ranging from 1 to 3,000 units depending on the service). Invoicing and payment will be processed in accordance with Government Code Chapter 4.5, Section 927, with the final cost worksheet to be inserted at agreement award.